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Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

The best chicken schnitzel recipe ever.
Chicken Schnitzel
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: chicken breasts, chicken schnitzel, crumbed chicken
Servings: 2 People

Equipment

  • Tenderising hammer
  • Non stick Frying Pan

Ingredients

Chicken Breasts

  • 2 Chicken breasts (skinless and deboned)
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper

Batter

  • 1 lrg Egg
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1½ tbsp Flour
  • ½ tsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • Bread Crumbs

Instructions

Chicken Breast

  • Lay chicken breasts on a suitable surface and gently flatten using a tenderizing hammer until they are approx 1½cm thick. (approx ½ inch)
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides and gently rub the spices into the meat. Set aside.

Batter

  • In a suitable mixing bowl add the egg and approx 2 tbsp milk. Mix together. Add half a tsp of salt.
  • Add first 1½ tbsp of flour and mix well.
  • Use the remaining milk and flour to adjust the consistency of the mixture. It should flow but not be runny.
  • Add ½ tsp of vegetable oil and mix well. The mixture should have a smooth texture.

Crumbing

  • Add sufficient breadcrumbs to a large plate.
  • Dip the chicken breasts into the batter, ensuring that there is a thin even coating of batter over the entire chicken breast.
  • Lay the chicken breast on the breadcrumbs and then turn it over ensuring that the breast obtains a full covering of bread crumbs.
  • Gently fry on medium heat for approximately 3 minutes on each side until the schnitzel is golden brown.
  • Bon Appetit.